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Crimson Mallee

Eucalyptus landsdowneana
Crimson Mallee
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A small slender tree with smooth grey or creamy white upper bark becoming rough at the base. This tree grows up to six metres tall and produces an abundance of deep crimson to rich pink flowers in spring and summer thatprovide great contrast to the canopy. It prefers full sun and can be grown in a wide range of soils. 

Form
Tree
Height
3+m
Flowering Time
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No